Best 9 Green Pea Salad With Lots Of Crunch Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our Green Pea Salad, a delightful dish that embodies the essence of freshness and crunch. This vibrant salad features an array of crisp vegetables, succulent fruits, and crunchy nuts, all harmoniously combined in a zesty dressing. From the classic combination of peas and carrots to the unexpected addition of apples and walnuts, each ingredient brings a unique element to this culinary masterpiece. Whether you're seeking a healthy lunch option, a vibrant side dish, or a refreshing appetizer, this salad promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the delightful world of Green Pea Salad and unveil the secrets behind its irresistible charm.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY & CREAMY GREEN PEA AND PEANUT SALAD



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This crunchy and creamy pea and peanut salad is destined to be the belle of the ball at potlucks and cookouts this summer! It's a totally easy side dish filled with sweet peas, crispy bacon, roasted peanuts, chopped celery, and diced red onion, all dressed in a sweet and tangy sour cream/mayo dressing.

Provided by Tara Kuczykowski

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (20-oz.) pkg. frozen green peas*
1 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
6 slices thick cut bacon, cooked & crumbled
1/3 cup sour cream
1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen green peas, celery, and onion. Pour the dressing over the top, and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
  • Before serving, stir in the crumbled bacon and roasted peanuts. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10.5 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15.6 grams fat, Fiber 6.7 grams fiber, Protein 10.7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4.1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 193.6 grams sodium, Sugar 7.2 grams sugar

QUICK CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Frozen peas are a handy base for this good-tasting salad. It's also a great dish for a potluck because it can be made ahead. Everyone enjoys this when I serve it.-Mary Reid Fisher, Brownwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and seasoned salt if desired; mix well. Add to pea mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEN PEA SALAD WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE



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This easy pea salad has sweet, crunchy pieces of onions mixed with creamy bites of Cheddar cheese. Growing up, a friend of the family made us this pea salad that we love to this day. It's just standard stuff: peas, mayonnaise, egg, cheese, and onion. That's it!

Provided by JessyTastic

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (14.5 ounce) cans sweet peas, drained
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
¾ cup Cheddar cheese cubes
⅔ cup mayonnaise
½ cup onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix sweet peas, eggs, Cheddar cheese cubes, mayonnaise, and onion together in a bowl until ingredients are coated in mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 947.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CRUNCHY PEA AND WATER CHESTNUT SALAD



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Great fresh-tasting salad.

Provided by candygrama

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 cup shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place frozen peas in a colander; rinse under hot water to thaw. Drain.
  • Mix peas, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions together in a bowl.
  • Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dry mustard together in a separate bowl; pour over pea mixture. Marinate salad for at least 1 hour.
  • Stir mayonnaise into salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 408.1 mg, Sugar 8 g

CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Crunchy Pea Salad

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) peas
1 cup celery
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup cashews
¾ cup green onions
¾ cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Plant Powered Dressing

Steps:

  • Rinse peas in hot water (or steam until tender, if fresh) and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, celery, cauliflower, cashews, green onions and dressing; chill covered for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

WATER CHESTNUT PEA SALAD



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A local restaurant serves a pea salad that everyone raves over, so I came up with a similar version my family likes even better. My husband requests the well-dressed crunchy combination often during the summer. At 70¢ a serving, it doesn't cost a lot to make this chilled vegetable side dish. -Maree Waggener Cheney, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium carrots, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a serving bowl; add the peas, water chestnuts, onions and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, bacon and pepper; mix well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GREEN PEA SALAD WITH LOTS OF CRUNCH



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This is such a versatile salad -- you can add any ingredient you prefer to the peas - the sky is the limit.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg 10-oz. pkg. baby peas, thawed
1 c celery, diced
1 c cauliflower, diced
1/4 c green onion, diced
1 c roasted cashews, chopped
1/2 c sour cream
1 c ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Chop all ingredients celery through cashews and place them in a bowl with the thawed peas.
  • 2. Combine the sour cream and ranch dressing well and then gently toss the salad. Serve cold or bring to room temperature just before serving.
  • 3. Optional items to add: bacon bits, hard-boiled eggs and feel free to substitute any other nut for the cashews.

CRUNCHY GREEN PEA SALAD



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Make and share this Crunchy Green Pea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vamy7913

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces frozen peas
1 cup diced celery
1 cup cauliflower floret
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
1 cup roasted cashews
1/4 cup crumbled crisp bacon
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Rinse frozen peas in hot water; drain.
  • Combine peas with vegetables, cashews, bacon and sour cream.
  • Mix together ranch dressing, mustard & garlic.
  • Pour over salad.
  • Toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.5, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 1137.9, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 13.1

LIGHT AND CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Radishes and water chestnuts put the crunch in this appealing salad that's draped in a light mayonnaise dressing. Barbara Kopfmann of West Bend, Wisconsin shares the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup diced radishes
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, water chestnuts, radishes, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the peas. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Be generous with the herbs. They add a lot of flavor to the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of nuts and seeds. They add a nice crunch and flavor to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the peas from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This green pea salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The salad is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste. If you like a more crunchy salad, add more nuts and seeds. If you like a more tangy salad, add more lemon juice or vinegar. And if you like a more savory salad, add more cheese or bacon. No matter how you make it, this green pea salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try.

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